Stages of Computer Programming

Stages of computer programming

Before a program is written, there is need for proper planning on how the problem at hand will be solved. Steps or stages to follow are:

1. Problem analysis: This is the first step of programming, and it involves planning and controlling the potential difficulties that may arise in the program.
2. Algorithm design / Pseudo code: In this stage, all the instructions which are to be performed at different stages are listed. These are written in simple English language. It is called a strategy.
3. Flowchart: This is a graphical tool that shows the steps or stages which are to be executed in a program. All the steps which are written in the second stage are now presented in a diagrammatic manner so as to make it easily understandable.
   

   

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